What is a Black Belt? Why are people willing to work so hard for years to earn one?
Why are others willing to pay thousands of dollars to be guaranteed one? Why do so
many quit soon after receiving a Black Belt?
I asked the first question when I started our Black Belt class at the new Centennial
School and it is asked frequently in the sphere of martial arts. Literally, it is a piece of
black cloth that can be tied around your waste. In the Japanese martial arts tradition,... More about: What is a Black Belt Really?

Have you ever wanted to have the look and feel of a professional athleteand#133;? But didnand#146;t want the bumps and bruises required to train like a professional athlete?

The Dojo of Karate is proud to be the first Martial Arts School in Colorado to launch a new fitness program called Fighting Fit2 Fitness Boot Camp.

Our Fighting Fit2 Boot Camp, also known as F2 Boot Camp, consists of workouts that professional fighters and athletes perform during their training sessions.... More about: New Fitness Program Kicks Off In Broomfield and Westminster

As you learn how to combine different techniques into fluid movements, the proper amount of relaxation plays a vital role. What I mean by the proper amount is the right balance between muscular tension and relaxation. These are the basics of improving physical awareness or kinesthetic awareness. Let me tell you why.

Once you learn a new kick or throw, you must pay attention to your body to see if you are doing it correctly. This constant attention allows you to become aware of how you... More about: Martial Art Is The Path To Awareness

Camping for the first time can turn into a wonderfulexperience, or it can become a nightmare. It mainly depends onthe equipment you use. Purchasing and using cheap camping gear has its benefits as well as some downfalls. If it is your first time camping, you may not want to purchaseequipment, as it may add up in the end. So by asking eitheryour friends or relatives if you can use their campingequipment, it may be the cheaper option. However, if they havenice camping equipment they may be... More about: Affordable Camping Gear

(Published in Technique Magazine and on various gymnastics related websites.)

Since so many sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, and of course track and field, require good running technique, coaches must concentrate on teaching proper running technique.

Most people and often even athletes and coaches take for granted that if they can run, they are performing efficiently, but this is often not the case. Even with professional ball players,... More about: Fun With Running: A Crucial Skill for So Many Sports Fun with Running

By James Brown

Many people enjoy riding bikes for several different reasons. Some enjoy bike riding because it?s an easy way to reap the benefits of cardiovascular exercise, while simultaneously enjoying the scenery. Other people like to bike-ride because it is so fun that most people forget that they are even exercising. All you do is buy a comfortable bike, a great helmets and other gear, and find a cool bike trail. You can even try different trails, in order to prevent... More about: The Best Online Bike Deals